Warning Signs

How to Tell if You Need a New Roof

There are many tell-tale signs that your roof may need to be replaced. A periodic inspection of your roof and attic will let you detect potential problems before they cause serious damage to your home.

1. Damaged Flashing

May occur due to improper installation, weathering or settling of the home’s foundation.

2. Ceiling Spots

Caused by roof leaks. The source of the leak may be detected by an inspection in your attic.

3. Missing Shingle Granules

Bare spots on your shingles or an excessive amount of granules in your eavestroughs.

4. Blisters

Excess moisture in your shingles, caused by poor drainage or inadequate ventilation, can cause shingles to blister.

5. Shingle Buckling

Bucking of shingles may be caused by poorly installed underlayment, poor attic ventilation or when new shingles have been installed over old shingles.

6. Missing Shingles

Improper nailing or high winds can cause shingles to fall off.

7. Algae or Moss Growth

Large trees near your roof can provide an ideal growing climate for moss or algae.

8. Rotting

Excess moisture absorption and retention can cause shingles to rot.

9. Shingle Curling

Curling may be caused by improper nailing or lack of ventilation in your attic.

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My payment check was held up by 5 days and your company said it was fine. There was no demand for payment on the spot and no phone calls. Done Right Roofing took my word that the check was on the way. Thank you so much for work well done.
L. White, Calgary Homeowner, SE
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J. Chwiecko, Calgary Homeowner
The estimator showed up on time for the consultation and the roofing crew was here first thing in the morning and did not dink around. They got to work right away and continued right through the day. The only time I saw them stop was for lunch.
Maureen, Calgary Homeowner
From the time Antoine sat with us and explained everything, I knew we were choosing the best. The level of service, knowledge, and professionalism was excellent…I’m very happy with everything. I don’t know how you could improve upon that.
K. Graiter, Calgary
Excellent work ethic – nice to see – great clean up on the job as well.
Jack, Bragg Creek Homeowner
Done Right Roofing was timely, efficient, hard workers, and care was taken with yard and property. They were both professional and courteous.
The Babiuk’s, Calgary Homeowners
The work was efficiently performed and completely satisfactory. The scope of the completed work and bidding was as agreed. We can certainly recommend Done Right Roofing.
The Duzinski’s, Calgary Homeowners, SW
Service was very good. Especially when they came back after the job was done to fix the drip edge and reattach the downspouts! Well Done!
Heidi, Homeowner Calgary
The whole process was a pleasure…The young men who dropped off the roofing materials first thing on Monday morning, on an extremely cold Calgary morning…Right through to the final inspection, receipt of invoice/Guarantee etc. The photos for the quote provided to us by email were very helpful and the photos taken when the work was being done really showed us the problem areas. You’ve got a good ground – everyone was courteous, prompt, and very hardworking. Thanks for getting our work done in a timely and efficient manner.
S. Tharp, Calgary Homeowner
Great Customer Service – professional and courteous. I’m happy to recommend Done Right to clients.
S. Bayer, Bragg Creek Homeowner & Realtor

Quality Tips

A quality contractor should formally inspect every single roof that their company installs. Otherwise, poor workmanship will go undetected, leading to long-term problems.
Roofing is considered a “Skilled Trade” by the Government of Canada. Everyone on the roof should have a minimum of internal Certification to a maximum of Journeyman training.
Using a course of starter shingles up and down both sides of an open valley can insure that the valley is 100% leak proof.
Although it is not required, it is strongly recommended that, in high snow areas, ice dam protection is used on roof pitches of 5/12 and under.
Shingle installation instructions vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. They must be followed exactly to protect the homeowner’s warranty.
Nailing the shingle at both the nailing line and at the top of the shingle, on the roof gables, will prevent the wind from lifting up the shingle.
Only tear-off as much old roof area as can be replaced or at least waterproofed with underlayment in one day. Calgary has volatile weather and you never know!
Using a course of starter shingles up and down both sides of an open valley can insure that the valley is 100% leak proof.
To avoid leaks around roof penetrations use a “Back Pan” shingle over the back of the penetration, but under the main shingle course.